Transferee/Re-joiner Special Constable - Hampshire - HC618951

Location: Hampshire

Hampshire Constabulary welcomes applications from transferring and re-joining Special Constables. We offer a bespoke selection process which recognises your prior experience in the role of Special Constable.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR HAMPSHIRE POSTINGS ONLY. SHOULD YOU WISH TO BE BASED ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT, PLEASE APPLY ON OUR ISLE OF WIGHT ADVERT.

Entry requirements for Special Constables

There are no minimum qualification requirements; however, you must successfully complete the selection process.

Application Process

1. Step 1 – Click ‘Apply now’ (below) and complete our short application form.
2. Step 2 – We will invite you to attend a competency and values-based interview.
3. Step 3 – Completion of vetting clearance, medical clearance, fitness test, references, and training needs analysis.
4. Step 4 – Completion of identified training needs.

To allow us to promptly review applications and determine eligibility, we ask candidates to upload pictures of their tattoos in the "My Documents" section of the application form so that they can be reviewed and approved. Please note that if we are not able to review your tattoos promptly, there may be a delay in processing your application.

Expectations and Benefits

This role is voluntary, and hours can be completed flexibly to fit around your current commitments. You are required to complete a minimum of 16 hours per month (192 hours per year). Within these minimum hours, you are expected to complete all necessary training for the role, including annual personal safety and first aid training.

Our benefits are extensive and include:

• Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities).
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings.
• Access to Hampshire Constabulary’s wide range of wellbeing services.
• Opportunities for development and progression within a large organisation.

Job Purpose

In the role of a Special, you will perform and exercise Police duties and powers, under the supervision of, and supported by the regular police. You will assist the regular police in solving local policing issues in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Special Constables are required to complete an average minimum of 16 hours per month (192 hours per year). Previous experience as a Special Constable within Hampshire Constabulary in the last 5 years or as a serving Special Constable in another policing area is preferred.

Competencies and Values

In evaluating applications, we assess against the following Competencies and Personal Qualities. Reading the below links will assist you in the application process.

Contact details for an informal discussion

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details, so please ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full-time, part-time, or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding, and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.